Just a couple of weeks ago, I was lucky enough to have a last minute opportunity to visit the Caribbean with P&O Cruises on a 14-night cruise. I’ve always dreamed of visiting, having admired photos of sun-drenched beaches, windswept palm...Read more...

Where to stay Our hotel for this trip was Grosvenor House in Dubai’s Marina area. It’s one of the older hotels in Dubai and a much-loved favourite which attracts a huge number of returning guests. The hotel is sat across two towers; one is for...Read more...

Just a couple of weeks ago, I packed my bags and flew over to Belfast for a whistle-stop tour of the finest food and drink in Northern Ireland. It had been a couple of years since I last visited Northern Ireland and it felt great to be back. It...Read more...

We have recently returned from a fantastic week in the Sporades, and so many of you have emailed since I returned to ask for your travel tips and recommendations, so I’m delighted to bring everything to you here in one place. Before I get into...Read more...

Marrakech has been at the top of my list of cities to visit for some time now, and I was really excited to finally get there just a couple of weeks ago. Morocco is an increasingly popular destination for a short break or holiday, and its warm...Read more...

I’m just back from a brilliant trip to the Wirral. I went with some colleagues from the Guild of Food Writers, which was brilliant fun, and also very useful in terms of discovering the very best local food recommendations to bring to you. Here...Read more...

Every September and December, Abergavenny is host to a huge Food Festival. It is one of the most renowned in the country. The main event takes place in September, and is shortly followed up by a Christmas festival in December. Its reputation is...Read more...

Winter is a wonderful time to visit the Lake District. The last of the autumn colours are there to enjoy and the snow top peaks make for exciting walks, climbs and drives. With the shorter days and longer nights, there are lots of opportunities...Read more...

Dubai continues to be an increasingly popular holiday and business destination. The speed and scale at which Dubai is growing is truly astonishing, and it feels busier now than ever before. Its food scene is ever expanding, and more and more...Read more...

About The Blog

Blogger: Charlotte Pike
I've cooked with my mum from a young age and have always had a love of great food. I love nothing more than whipping up something delicious in the kitchen, and I spend far too much time planning my next meal. Seven years ago, I had to learn to cook for a wheat, gluten and dairy free diet from scratch, and I hope to share useful ideas with you in this blog.
When I'm not blogging, I spend my days running a "free from" food company so please do ask me any questions you may have about a free from diet or if you want suggestions.